Enrollment
826
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middletown, NY
Monhagen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monhagen Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361932003198
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monhagen Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monhagen Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monhagen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, NY.
School address
District: Middletown City School District · New York
NCES ID 361932003198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monhagen Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monhagen Middle School
Monhagen Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Middletown, New York, enrolling 826 students.
At 11.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 512 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 826 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Middletown City School District also operates Middletown High School (2,495 students) and Presidential Park Elementary School (1,225 students) alongside Monhagen Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monhagen Middle School compares
Monhagen Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 23% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New York - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,355
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 21.4%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Monhagen Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown City School District, which includes Monhagen Middle School.
$26,355
Per student
0%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Monhagen Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidential Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middletown Twin Towers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William a Carter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monhagen Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,495
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~826 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monhagen Middle School
How many students attend Monhagen Middle School?
Monhagen Middle School has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middletown, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monhagen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monhagen Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monhagen Middle School?
69.0% of students at Monhagen Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monhagen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monhagen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Middletown, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monhagen Middle School?
Monhagen Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monhagen Middle School rank among middle schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Monhagen Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Middletown, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Monhagen Middle School a good school?
Monhagen Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Middletown City School District?
Besides Monhagen Middle School, Middletown City School District also operates Middletown High School (2,495 students), Presidential Park Elementary School (1,225 students), and Maple Hill Elementary School (1,064 students). See the Middletown City School District district page for the complete list.
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